The Bacolod MassKara Festival now has permanent schedule set every fourth Sunday of October.
Watch out for the 2020 Masskara Festival Schedule of Activities on this blog.
MassKara Festival Permanent Schedule
The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod City approved on final reading last Wednesday, May 24, the ordinance setting the fourth Sunday of October as the permanent schedule of the MassKara Festival highlights.
When is MassKara Festival of Bacolod? Fourth Sunday of October.
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Bacolod City Ordinance Signed
The amended City Ordinance No. 686, Series of 2014 was authored by Councilor Em Ang. It;s entitled “An Ordinance Amending City Ordinance No. 33 Dated October 6, 1987.” It is also known as “An Ordinance Making The MassKara Festival A Permanent Affair In The City Of Bacolod.”
The ordinance sets the MassKara Festival schedule during the week closest to October 19. This is the celebration of the Charter Anniversary of the City of Bacolod.
Ang, Tourism chairperson, said that setting a permanent Masskara Festival schedule is needed. This will help people across the world to make travel plans early and more effectively.
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The permanent schedule will allow balikbayans, OFWs, and Bacolodnons living abroad to schedule their travel and vacation leave. They can do so one year, or even earlier, in advance.
Mayor’s Decision
Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday expressed his elation that the SP finally approved his proposal. Setting a fixed date for the MassKara Festival was one of his dreams.
Leonardia said he batted for it because he saw that the MassKara Festival is not just another fiesta where the locals enjoy themselves. It has certainly been elevated to a certified tourist attraction.
If the tour operators and the tourism industry will promote Masskara Festival, they now have a fixed date for the highlight of the celebration. Leonardia said the SP approved the fourth Sunday of the month as the highlight of the MassKara Festival.
Set Bacolod Travel Plans
A travel agent in Guam, Australia or other places, can sell the MassKara of 2019 and 2020 already. They know it is going to be held on the fourth Sunday of October, Mayor added.
“They don’t have to wait for the official schedules of a particular year to be released.” Leonardia said this step is a giant leap towards establishing the MassKara Festival as a certified world class tourist attraction.
Furthermore, this really saves everyone a lot of trouble. They don’t have to answer queries about when the MassKara Festival highlights are.
Bacolod Masskara Festival 2019 Schedule of Activities
Here is the schedule of activities for Masskara Festival 2019.
| SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 | ||
| 8 AM – 5 PM | Bisperas: Unveiling of Memorial to 40 years of MassKara, an art installation by RJ Lacson | Bacolod Gov’t. Center Fountain Area, |
| MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 – FESTIVAL OPENING | ||
| 7:00 PM | Opening Ceremonies | The Bandstand, Bacolod public plaza |
| Preview of MassKara 2019 *Presentation of MassKara Queen Candidates, Barangay Streetdance entries *MassKara and the World: International Solo Mask Performances from other countries and MassKara dancers *Fireworks Open dance floor | ||
| Opening of Food and Beer Kiosks, Carnival Sites | Bacolod public plaza, BGC St JP II Tower grounds | |
| TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 | ||
| 6:00 PM | Asian College of Aeronautics Foundation Day Caravan | From ACA to NOMPAC |
| 2nd Congressman Greg Gasataya Face-off: The MassKara Choreographers Showdown | ||
| 7 pm Alex John Calumba vs. Joedem Casabuena [Handumanan vs Estefania] | Bacolod public plaza | |
| 9 pm Ronelo Mabilog vs Agustin Seban [Bata vs Brgy 12] | BGC grounds | |
| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 | ||
| 11 AM | 19th National PESO Congress On going until Oct.11 | SMX Convention Center |
| 6 PM | Concert: Tanchon Serenade Band from South Korea | Fountain Area, BGC |
| 2nd CGG Face-off: The MassKara Choreographers Showdown | ||
| 7 pm Reylan Delicano vs Jao Pastrana [Brgy 5 vs Brgy 4] | Bacolod public plaza | |
| 9 pm Robert Ruiz vs Raymond Cabrillos [Brgy 3 vs Brgy 39] | BGC grounds | |
| TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 | ||
| 2nd CGG Faceoff: The MassKara Choreographers Showdown | ||
| 7 pm Rommel Murillo vs. Jenru Aloro [Brgy 40 vs Brgy 32] | Bacolod public plaza | |
| 9 pm Emiljune Bantolo vs. Yuri Delicano[Brgy 16 vs Brgy 6] | BGC grounds | |
| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 | ||
| 10 AM – 9 PM | BaCon Pop 2 On going until Oct.13 | Ayala Malls Capitol Central |
| 7:30 PM | SMB concert | |
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 | ||
| 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Negros Grace Pharmacy 4th Medical Mission | BAYS Center |
| 7:30 PM | SMB concert | Bacolod Public Plaza |
| SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 | ||
| 8AM-8PM | Smoke 10 Runners Club Bacolod MassKara Marathon | BGC grounds |
| 10 AM | Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Feast Day Mass | San Sebastian Cathedral |
| 5 PM | Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Feast Day Mass Procession & Culmination Rites | San Sebastian Cathedral |
| 7:30 pm | SMB Concert | Bacolod Public Plaza |
| MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 | ||
| 5 AM – 8 AM | Focus Direct., Inc. Fun Run | Mandalagan to Lagoon |
| 5:00 PM | 2nd CGG Face-off: The MassKara Choreographers Showdown | San Sebastian Cathedral |
| 7 pm East Day 1 Winner vs East Day 2 Winner | Bacolod Public Plaza | |
| 9 pm West Day 1 Winner vs West Day 2 Winner | BGC Grounds | |
| TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 | ||
| 2nd CGG Face-off: The MassKara Choreographers Showdown | ||
| 7 pm East Day 3 Winner vs Segundo Jesus Cabalcar, Jr. | Bacolod Public Plaza | |
| 9 pm West Day 3 Winner vs William Bangcaya | BGC grounds | |
| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 | ||
| 7:00 PM | PESO MassKara Job Fair | BAYS Center |
| 2nd CGG Face-off: The MassKara Choreographers Showdown | ||
| 7 pm East Day 4 Loser vs East Day 5 Loser | Bacolod Public Plaza | |
| 9 pm West Day 4 Loser vs West Day 5 Loser | BGC Grounds | |
| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 | ||
| 6:00 PM | Bana-ag LGBT Queen of Bacolod – Talent Night | BGC Grounds |
| 2nd CGG Face-off: The MassKara Choreographers Showdown | ||
| 7 pm East Day 4 Winner vs East Day 5 Winner | Bacolod Public Plaza | |
| 9 pm West Day 4 Winner vs West Day 5 Winner | BGC Grounds | |
| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 | ||
| 6:00 PM | Bana-ag LGBT Queen of Bacolod – Talent Night | BAYS Center |
| 2nd CGG Face-off: The MassKara Choreographers Showdown | ||
| 7 pm East Day 6 Winner vs East Day 7 Loser | Bacolod Public Plaza | |
| 9 pm West Day 6 Winner vs West Day 7 Loser | BGC Grounds | |
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 | ||
| 5:45 am – 7:30 am | TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TriUnity Run 2019 | TCS |
| 1 pm | 1st Steelwolves MassKara Esports | TNC Plaza |
| Tournament – Clash of Negros Champions | Ayala Malls Capitol Central | |
| 6 pm | Perfect Teen MassKara 2019 | |
| 7:30 PM | Nights of Mardi Gras | BGC grounds |
| 7:30 PM | SMB Concert | Bacolod Public Plaza |
| SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 | ||
| 1 PM | 1st Steelwolves MassKara Esports Tournament – Clash of Negros Champions | TNC Plaza |
| 5 PM | MassKara Fashion Show | Robinsons Place Bacolod |
| 7:30 PM | SMB Concert | Bacolod Public Plaza |
| MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 | ||
| 7 PM | Adventist Medical Center-Bacolod Legacy of Love Concert | Ikthus Osbron Hall |
| Sanay Guro! National Special Program For the Arts Training DepEd & NCCA (On-going until Oct. 25, 2019) | University of St. La Salle | |
| 2nd CGG Face-off: The MassKara Choreographers Showdown | ||
| 7 pm East Day 9 Winner vs East Day 8 Winner | Bacolod Public Plaza | |
| 9 pm West Day 9 Winner vs West Day 8 Winner | BGC Grounds | |
| 9:00 PM | Sadya ang MassKara with Mayor Bing Nat’l Fireworks Display Competitions | Bacolod Public Plaza |
| TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 | ||
| Opening: MassKara Masks & Costumes Exhibit | Robinsons Place Bacolod | |
| 5 PM | Nights of Mardi Gras | Bacolod Public Plaza |
| 2nd CGG Face-off: The MassKara Choreographers Showdown | Bacolod Public Plaza | |
| 7 pm East Loser vs West Loser | ||
| 9 pm East Winner vs West Winner | ||
| Championship & Awarding | ||
| 9 pm | Sadya ang MassKara with Mayor Bing Nat’l Fireworks Display Competitions | BGC Grounds |
| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 | ||
| 5 PM – 11 PM | Bacolod For Jesus Worship and Revival On going until Oct. 25, 2019 | BGC grounds |
| 7 PM | Search for MassKara Queen Pageant and Coronation Night | Ayala Malls Capitol Central |
| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 | ||
| 6 AM – 5 PM | 10th Bacolod MassKara Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament On going until Oct. 25 | Negros Occidental Gold & Country Club |
| 5:00 PM | 91.9 LOVE RADIO-BACOLOD 1st MassKara Budots Hip Hop Dance Competion | BAYS Center |
| 5:00 PM | Nights of Mardi Gras | BGC Grounds |
| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 | ||
| 9 AM | MassKara McDonalds Children’s Party | BGC Grounds |
| 2 PM | MassKara Jolli Kids Day | Ayala Malls Capitol Central |
| 6 PM | Opening: Electric MassKara Food and Music Festival Five Major Concerts. Electric MassKara Performing Float Parade* | Tourism Strip in Lacson |
| 7:30 PM | SMB Concert | Bacolod Public Plaza |
| 7:30 PM | Nights of Mardi Gras Finals | BGC Grounds |
| 10:00 PM | Sadya ang MassKara with Mayor Bing – Nat’l Fireworks Display Competitions | Tourism Strip in Lacson |
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 | ||
| 8 AM – 7 PM | 2019 Pohang MassKara Badminton International On going until Oct. 27 | Pohang Badminton Center |
| 2:00 PM | Street & Arena Dance Competition – School Category | Araneta St. and Bacolod Public Plaza |
| 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM | 10th Bacolod MassKara Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament | Negros Occidental Golf & Country Club |
| 6:00 PM | Electric MassKara Food and Music Festival Five Major Concerts. Midnight Fireworks. Float Parade* | Tourism Strip in Lacson |
| 7:00 PM | SMB Concert | Bacolod Public Plaza |
| 7:00 PM | South Korea in MassKara: K-Pop Concert | BGC Grounds |
| SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 | ||
| 2 PM | Street & Arena Dance Competition – Barangay Category | Araneta St. and Bacolod Public Plaza |
| 6 PM | Electric MassKara Food and Music Festival Five Major Concerts. * | Tourism Strip in Lacson |
| 7 PM | Closing Program | BGC Grounds |
| Sadya ang MassKara with Mayor Bing Nat’l Fireworks Display CompetitionWinners’ Showdown | BGC Grounds | |
| 7:30 PM | SMB Concert | Bacolod Public Plaza |
| MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 | ||
| 8 PM | Choreographers’Night | Bacolod Public Plaza |
Updated as of October 3, 2019.
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets now and magkari sa Bacolod MassKara Festival!
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DOT Accredited Bacolod Tour Guides
For Bacolod and Negros Occidental Tours, contact accredited tour guides and organizers:
Tour Organizer: Viaje Negrense
Email: viajenegrense@gmail.com
Tel. No.: 034-4761153 or 7081462 | Mobile: 0917-3000060
Or these DOT-Accredited Bacolod tour guides:
MARIA CARMEN J. DABAO (Maricar Dabao)
TRG-R06-00002250-2015 | Mobile: 0917-3000060
maricardabao@yahoo.com
LEAH JEAN B. GAZO (Betsy Gazo)
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JENNYLIND D. CORDERO
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ARTURO L. LACSON
TRG-R06-00002251-2015 | 0932-3541982
arturo_lacson2000@yahoo.com.ph
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